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Browallia / bush violet

Browallia speciosa

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Ideal shade annual; vibrant violet blooms

Type
Annual
Light Req.
Part Shade
Height × Width
12–16 in × 12 in
USDA Zone
9–11
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Type

Annual

Light Req.

Part Shade

Water Req.

Moderate

Soil Req.

Loamy

More growing details

USDA Zone

9–11

Height × Width

12–16 in × 12 in

Bloom Time & Color

Summer–Frost / Blue, Violet

Native Status

Non-Native (South America)

Pollinator Interest

Bees

Wildlife Value

Pollinator Value

Maintenance Level

Low

Drought Tolerance

Moderate

Notes

Ideal shade annual; vibrant violet blooms

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